Fleas are parasites that bite both animals and humans and feed off the blood. You might have noticed your pet scratching their body parts repeatedly. This is because fleas move quickly and also cause skin allergies. As a result, it is necessary to treat them as soon as possible. Although it may seem like a tough job in the beginning, there are some home remedies that keep fleas at bay.

1.Lemon spray
This is one of the simplest flea treatment options that is non-toxic. Create this home remedy for flea treatment by adding one tablespoon of lemon juice, two tablespoons of vinegar, and one tablespoon of water. It is a simple-to-prepare flea treatment option and has no side effects. You can spray this mixture on your pets and around the infested areas like carpets, pet bedding, furniture, and floors.  

2.Salt
Salt is another effective home remedy to treat fleas; it helps get rid of them—thanks to its dehydrating properties. All you need is finely ground salt to sprinkle over the areas that need flea treatment. Make sure to leave the salt in the area for a couple of days before thoroughly vacuuming the rooms.

3.Dish soap
The high viscosity of the dish soap solution acts like glue and helps trap the fleas effectively. To make this simple flea treatment solution, take half a portion of dish soap and one portion of water in a bowl or plate. Place it in places where there is the most infestation. Since fleas are nocturnal in nature, the treatment is most effective during the night. It is highly recommended to keep this solution away from the reach of pets and children.

4.Rosemary
One of the best organic flea treatment options, rosemary can be used on pets and in the home as well. It acts as a natural flea repellent. Although it does not get rid of them, it helps prevent the infestation. You can make an herbal flea powder by mixing rosemary, fennel, wormwood, peppermint, and rue and grinding it all together. Sprinkle this herbal powder on windowsills, pet bedding, carpets, and furniture.

5.Flea-repelling plants
Some plants help in repelling fleas due to certain chemicals, compounds, and oils. Lavender, chamomile, chrysanthemums, mint, and marigold are some of the plants that act as flea repellents. These plants can be placed around the windows, the entrance of the house, or anywhere the pet wanders.